Weekend Links is a collection of the interesting bits and pieces that I’ve come across on the streets and online. The weekly post is my chance to share with you a few things from the week, in a list compiled during the weekend. I hope you enjoy them as well.

A few things I enjoyed over the last week:
1. The beginning of a new year, hello 2012!
2. Spotting an embroidered octopus pillow. Awesome (pictured above, via)
3. Finding writing inspiration with the daily themes from Figment
4. Getting a post-Christmas music fix with the lovely music of Charlie Haden and Hank Jones
5. Seeing photographs of gold fireflies dancing in the evening light in Japan (pictured below)

Welcome! I'm Carly, a photographer and content creator in Portland, OR. Here you will find stories about photography, life in the Pacific NW, and recipes that celebrate local food and seasonal produce. Read more...